σμαραγέω

Ancient Greek

Etymology

Possibly of onomatopoeic origin. The suffix in -γ- is found in semantically close forms, such as λαλαγή (lalagḗ), πάταγος (pátagos) and οἰμωγή (oimōgḗ).

Pronunciation

 

Verb

σμαραγέω • (smaragéō)

  1. to crash
  2. to drone, roar, thunder

Conjugation

Derived terms

  • Σμάραγος (Smáragos)
  • σμαραγίζω (smaragízō)

Further reading